NFL: 10 players sure to breakout in their contract year

By Jeff Weisinger | Aug 4, 2014

Oct 27, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) rushes for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 24, 2014; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) catches a pass during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

WR- Hakeem Nicks, Colts

There’s no question that when healthy, Hakeem Nicks was one of the Giants best receivers. However with back-to-back disappointing seasons in New York, the Colts took the safe route, only giving Nicks a $4 million deal (worth up to $5.5 million after incentives) meaning they can let him leave after 2014.

If Nicks can return to the 75-plus reception, 1,000-plus yard receiver that everyone has seen him perform as, then the big checks could return his way, whether with Indianapolis, who could lose Reggie Wayne to either retirement or free agency after 2014, or elsewhere.

At just 26 years old, Nicks has a ton of ability left in him, he just has to show it to everyone.

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